FACULTY POSITION - ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA - DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

University of California - Santa Barbara
United States, California, Santa Barbara
1021 Anacapa Street (Show on map)
Dec 19, 2024
Position overview Position title: Assistant Professor Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table1 for the salary history range. A reasonable estimate for this position is $105,000 - $150,000. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. Percent time: 100 Anticipated start: July 1, 2025 Application Window Open date: September 27, 2024 Most recent review date: Sunday, Oct 27, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled. Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description The Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Santa Barbara, invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in Algebra, at the level of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. All areas of algebra, in the broad sense, will be considered. UC Santa Barbara offers a unique environment where innovative, interdisciplinary, and foundational research is conducted in a collegial atmosphere. We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated promise through novel research, and who have strong potential to interact with all colleagues, most notably those in the area of algebra. Responsibilities of faculty members generally include teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, recruitment, supervision, and mentorship of graduate students, participation in university service and professional activities, and the development of an actively funded research program of the highest quality. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service as appropriate to the position. Department: http://math.ucsb.edu Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) At a minimum, applicants must have completed all requirements for a PhD (or equivalent) except the dissertation (or equivalent) in mathematics or a related field at the time of application. Additional qualifications (required at time of start) Applicants must have a PhD degree or equivalent in mathematics or a related field by anticipated appointment start date (July 1, 2025). Preferred qualifications A demonstrated record of excellence in research, and a record of (or potential for) outstanding teaching are desired. Successful candidates will have a record of collaborative research, and will be able to leverage synergies within the Mathematics Department and Division. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. American Mathematical Society Cover Sheet - available online at: http://www.ams.org Statement of Research - Describe research experience and interests, highlighting major contributions to the field thus far, as well as areas to be investigated in future work. This statement may also include information about potential areas of collaboration within the department or campus and the research's potential for sustained impact. (3-8 pages) Statement of Teaching Philosophy - Describe teaching experience and interests, highlighting courses taught and/or planned and teaching approaches and practices (e.g., lecturing style, assessment choices) adopted or likely to be adopted in these courses. This statement may also include a description of mentoring experience and interests. (1-3 pages) Statement of Contributions to Diversity - This statement, will be reviewed for evidence of, or potential for teaching, research, professional and/or public service contributions that promote diversity and equal opportunity such as effective strategies used for the educational advancement of students in various under-represented groups; demonstrated contributions to the advancement of equitable access and diversity in education; and contributions furthering diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through participation in such activities as recruitment, retention, and mentoring of scholars and students. Reference requirements 4 letters of reference required Applicants will need to arrange at least four letters of reference to be submitted electronically to the UC Recruit website. It is encouraged that one of the letters will be directed towards teaching. Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02830 Help contact: ddickinson@math.ucsb.edu About UC Santa Barbara The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination. As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. Job location Santa Barbara, CA